Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Nigerian economist)

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a prominent Nigerian economist and global leader known for her significant contributions to international finance and development. Born in 1954, she served as Nigeria's Finance Minister and as a key figure at the World Bank, where she focused on poverty reduction and economic reform. In 2021, she became the first female Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), advocating for equitable trade practices worldwide. Okonjo-Iweala is recognized for her efforts to improve economic policies in Nigeria and her commitment to fostering global economic cooperation, particularly in health and trade issues.